A Petty Family Album (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Kyle Petty (Author)

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Product Description

In 1998, 18-year-old Adam Petty won ARCA at Charlotte County Speedway and became the youngest superspeedway winner ever bringing further acclaim to motor racing's first family. The eldest son of Kyle and Patty Petty, Adam was the fourth generation of Pettys to excel at NASCAR, following in the tracks of his father, Kyle; his grandfather, Richard, known to all fans as the "King" of the sport; and his great-grandfather, Lee, one of the original founders of stock car racing. NASCAR had found its newest, brightest star and Petty Racing had not only reinforced its legacy but found its exciting future. In May 2000 Adam was tragically killed on a practice run in New Hampshire, leaving the racing world tear-filled with the promise Adam offered. A family always deeply involved in charity work, the Pettys have dedicated themselves since to preserving Adam's memory by establishing the Victory Junction camp for critically ill children. Serving this cause, and memorializing Adam's potential, Patty and Kyle have written this extraordinary visual memoir of their family, drawing on family scrapbooks and photographers given unique access to the Pettys over the years. It was Adam who reinvested Petty Racing with new purpose; through Adam's enthusiasm his father remembered what his father had taught him, so, fittingly the book follows Adam's career, from childhood to victory lane, as a focal point to tell the larger history of the family, from Lee to Richard, Richard to Kyle and Kyle to Adam. This is an inspiring and unique book about family spirit, told by parents who have inherited themselves a legacy of success, enjoyed the greatest gifts, endured the rigors of danger and adversity, and suffered the deepest tragedy.

The Pettys are donating all proceeds from the book to Victory Junction Camp.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli Universe Promotional Books (April 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789310880
• ISBN-13: 978-0789310880
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #263,930 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars have to have it, May 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Petty Family Album: In Tribute to Adam Petty (Hardcover)

I ordered this the day I heard it was coming out - it is a truly wonderful book - lots and lots of never seen before photographs. It is actually a tribute to Adam and proceeds go to a great cause!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all Petty fans.., January 16, 2003

By	No. 1 Petty fan in West Virginia (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Petty Family Album: In Tribute to Adam Petty (Hardcover)

This book made me feel as though I was sitting in the Petty's living room looking at old photos and reminising.A great tribute to Adam Petty with the proceeds going to the Victory Junction Camp. Great idea and great photos...Thanks to the Petty family for letting me into their lives.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, July 28, 2005

By	Kayla "Kayla" (Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Petty Family Album: In Tribute to Adam Petty (Hardcover)

This is one great book. Tons of never before seen pictures and great stories from friends,fellow drivers and family members. Its worth every penny!